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STARLINK-5951 (56918)
COSPAR: 2023-083AU | Alt Name: Starlink 5951
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56918
International Designator
2023-083AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:32:13 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
44.06°
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Argument of Perigee
261.64°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5951
Alternative Name
Starlink 5951
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56918U 23083AU 26200.85571226 -.00000212 00000+0 18278-5 0 9997
2 56918 43.0031 44.0624 0001255 261.6368 98.4342 15.27576690172016
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Summary
The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-5951 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-083AU) was launched on June 12, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. STARLINK-5951 was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and has a dry mass of 290 kg, weighing 305 kg at launch. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-11-43 constellation.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-11-43
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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